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Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos
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Introduction (Short)
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are soft, golden, and stuffed with seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and sauce. They’re easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and perfect for dinner, parties, or snacks.
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Ingredients
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For the Dough
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
For the Beef Filling
500g ground beef
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or paprika + cumin + black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons tomato sauce or salsa
For the Cheesy Layer
Mozzarella cheese (shredded or slices)
Cheddar cheese (optional)
For Assembly
1 egg (for egg wash)
Butter (optional for brushing)
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Instructions
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In a bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and oil. Add warm water gradually and knead until the dough becomes soft and smooth. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
In a pan, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until browned. Add garlic and seasonings. Mix well.
Add tomato sauce or salsa and simmer 5 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Divide dough into medium balls and roll each one into a medium round shape.
Place mozzarella cheese in the center, then add a spoon of meat filling, then a layer of more cheese.
Fold the dough over the filling into square pockets and seal the edges well.
Place the pockets in a greased baking dish. Brush with egg wash.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving so the cheese sets a bit.
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How to Make (Detailed Steps)
- Prepare the dough and let it rest to make it easy to stretch.
- Cook and season the beef so the flavor becomes rich and not watery.
- Roll out dough pieces evenly so they bake uniformly.
- Add cheese at the bottom, meat in the middle, and cheese on top for maximum melt.
- Fold into neat square pockets and seal well with your fingers.
- Brush with egg for shiny golden tops.
- Bake until fluffy and browned.
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Variations
• Chicken pockets: Replace beef with shredded chicken + spices.
• Pizza pockets: Add pepperoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella.
• Vegetarian pockets: Use mushrooms, bell peppers, corn, and cheese.
• Spicy version: Add jalapeños or spicy sauce to the filling.
• Deep-fried option: Instead of baking, fry the pockets in hot oil until golden.
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Tips
• Let the filling cool before stuffing so the dough doesn’t tear.
• Add a mix of cheeses for maximum stretchiness (mozzarella + cheddar).
• Brush with butter after baking for extra flavor.
• Seal edges tightly to avoid leaking cheese during baking.
• You can freeze unbaked pockets and bake anytime you want.
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Conclusion (Short)
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Soft dough, juicy beef, and melted cheese make them absolutely irresistible.
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Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos
⭐
Introduction (Short)
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are soft, golden, and stuffed with seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and sauce. They’re easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and perfect for dinner, parties, or snacks.
🧀
Ingredients
(Leave space between each line as requested)
For the Dough
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
For the Beef Filling
500g ground beef
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or paprika + cumin + black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons tomato sauce or salsa
For the Cheesy Layer
Mozzarella cheese (shredded or slices)
Cheddar cheese (optional)
For Assembly
1 egg (for egg wash)
Butter (optional for brushing)
🥘
Instructions
(Space between each paragraph/line)
In a bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and oil. Add warm water gradually and knead until the dough becomes soft and smooth. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
In a pan, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until browned. Add garlic and seasonings. Mix well.
Add tomato sauce or salsa and simmer 5 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Divide dough into medium balls and roll each one into a medium round shape.
Place mozzarella cheese in the center, then add a spoon of meat filling, then a layer of more cheese.
Fold the dough over the filling into square pockets and seal the edges well.
Place the pockets in a greased baking dish. Brush with egg wash.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving so the cheese sets a bit.
🧑🍳
How to Make (Detailed Steps)
- Prepare the dough and let it rest to make it easy to stretch.
- Cook and season the beef so the flavor becomes rich and not watery.
- Roll out dough pieces evenly so they bake uniformly.
- Add cheese at the bottom, meat in the middle, and cheese on top for maximum melt.
- Fold into neat square pockets and seal well with your fingers.
- Brush with egg for shiny golden tops.
- Bake until fluffy and browned.
🔄
Variations
• Chicken pockets: Replace beef with shredded chicken + spices.
• Pizza pockets: Add pepperoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella.
• Vegetarian pockets: Use mushrooms, bell peppers, corn, and cheese.
• Spicy version: Add jalapeños or spicy sauce to the filling.
• Deep-fried option: Instead of baking, fry the pockets in hot oil until golden.
💡
Tips
• Let the filling cool before stuffing so the dough doesn’t tear.
• Add a mix of cheeses for maximum stretchiness (mozzarella + cheddar).
• Brush with butter after baking for extra flavor.
• Seal edges tightly to avoid leaking cheese during baking.
• You can freeze unbaked pockets and bake anytime you want.
📝
Conclusion (Short)
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasi. Soft dough, juicy beef, and melted cheese make them absolutely irresistible.